Sir David Amess Murder Declared Terror Attack
The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command is leading a high-profile investigation after Sir David Amess was fatally stabbed in Essex. Officers are working closely with Essex Police and the Eastern Region Specialist Operations Unit (ERSOU).
Terrorism Linked to Islamist Extremism
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, officially branded the attack as terrorism. Early inquiries suggest the motive could be Islamist extremism.
Tragic Scene in Eastwood Road North
Essex Police rushed to an address in Eastwood Road North just after midday on Friday, 15 October, discovering a man with multiple stab wounds. Despite emergency treatment, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, died at the scene.
Suspect in Custody, Investigation Ongoing
- A 25-year-old British man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and is currently held in an Essex police station.
- Police are conducting searches at two London addresses as part of the probe.
- Authorities believe the attacker acted alone and are not seeking further suspects.
Call for Witnesses
Detectives urge anyone with information or footage related to the attack to come forward. Contact police confidentially on 0800 789 321 or submit images and videos via the official police link.
